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mattress

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/ˈmætrəs/ · mat-tress

A large, rectangular pad used as a bed or part of a bed.

Meanings

nounformal

A large, rectangular pad used as a bed or part of a bed.

ایک بڑا، مستطیل شکل کا گدّا جو بستر یا بستر کا حصہ ہوتا ہے۔

گدّا

gadda

Synonyms

padfutoncushionپدفوٹنتکیہ

Antonyms

floorgroundزمینفرش

Common Collocations

  • memory foam mattress
  • queen size mattress
  • mattress protector

Example Sentences

I bought a new mattress for my bed.

میں نے اپنے بستر کے لئے ایک نیا گدّا خریدا۔

Main ne apne bistar ke liye ek naya gadda khareeda.

The mattress is too soft for my back.

یہ گدّا میرے پیٹھ کے لئے بہت نرم ہے۔

Yeh gadda mere peeth ke liye bohot narm hai.

She sleeps better on a firm mattress.

وہ ایک سخت گدّے پر بہتر سوتی ہے۔

Woh aik sakht gadday par behtar soti hai.

Easily Confused With

mattress pad:A mattress pad is a thinner covering placed on top of a mattress for extra comfort, while a mattress is the main sleeping surface.

Word Family

mattress pad
nounگدّے کا چادر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'mat' to remember 'mattress' because it lies on a 'bed mat.'

Picture a cozy bed with a plush mattress and soft bedding.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Arabic "مَطْرَح‎ (maṭraḥ)" — a place where something is thrown or laid down

First known use: 14th century

The word passed into Old French as 'materasse' before entering Middle English.